Welder

  • Aerotek
  • Oakville, Missouri
  • Full Time
Welder**

**Pay/Shift**

24-28/hr

1st shift - 6am-4:30pm - M-F

**Job Description**

We are seeking a skilled Barge Welder proficient in Stick and MiG welding, as well as grinding. You will be responsible for the repair and maintenance of barges that come in for repairs at our facility. With precise materials supplied by our machine shop, you will ensure that all welding and repairs meet our high standards.

**Responsibilities**

+ Perform Stick and MiG welding on barges.

+ Grind and prepare surfaces for welding.

+ Read and interpret blueprints for welding projects.

+ Cut metal using torch cutting techniques.

+ Measure and fit materials accurately using a tape measure.

+ Collaborate with the machine shop to procure necessary materials for repairs.

**Essential Skills**

+ Proficiency in MiG and Stick welding.

+ Experience with torch cutting, fitting, and grinding.

+ Ability to read and interpret blueprints.

+ Experience in fabrication processes.

**Additional Skills & Qualifications**

+ Welding certificates are preferred.

+ Previous experience in a shipyard is advantageous.

+ Comfortable working in various weather conditions such as wind, rain, snow, and heat.

**Pay and Benefits**

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $30.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision

Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

**Workplace Type**

This is a fully onsite position in Oakville,MO.

**Application Deadline**

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 26, 2025.

**About Aerotek:**

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
Job ID: 489180774
Originally Posted on: 8/13/2025

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